Chapter 4 Practice Test 13
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How old do you need to be to be able to play the National Lottery?
People under 18 are not allowed to participate in the National Lottery.
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How many square miles does Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park cover?
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park covers 720 square miles (1,865 square kilometres) in the west of Scotland.
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What charity works for the preservation of important buildings, coastline and countryside in the UK?
The National Trust works for the preservation of important buildings, coastline and countryside in the UK.
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What is the height of the London Eye?
The London Eye is situated on the southern bank of the River Thames and is a Ferris wheel that is 43 feet (135 metres) tall.
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Who led the group of Catholics who tried to kill the Protestant king with a bomb in the Houses of the Parliament in 1605?
In 1605, a group of Catholics led by Guy Fawkes failed in their plan to kill the Protestant king with a bomb in the Houses of Parliament. This is the origin of the Bonfire Night celebration on the 5th November, when people in Great Britain set off fireworks at home or in special displays.
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Which British sportsman was captain of the English cricket team?
Sir Ian Botham captained the English cricket team and holds number of English Test cricket records, both for batting and for bowling.
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How old do you need to be to apply for a free TV licence?
People over 75 can apply for a free TV licence and blind people can get a 50% discount.
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Pantomimes are a British tradition that many theatres produce during:
Many theatres produce a pantomime at Christmas time.
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Hanukkah is a Jewish festival celebrated to remember the Jews’ struggle for religious freedom.
Hanukkah is in November or December and is celebrated for eight days. It is to remember the Jews’ struggle for religious freedom.
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Which of the following gardens is located in Wales?
There are famous gardens to visit throughout the UK, including Kew Gardens, Sissinghurst and Hidcote in England, Crathes Castle and Inveraray Castle in Scotland, Bodnant Garden in Wales, and Mount Stewart in Northern Ireland.
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Which British sportswoman won two gold medals for running in the 2004 Olympic Games?
Dame Kelly Holmes won two gold medals for running in the 2004 Olympic Games. She has held a number of British and European records.
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Which TWO universities compete with each other on a rowing race along the River Thames every year?
There is a popular yearly rowing race on the Thames between Oxford and Cambridge Universities.
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What are pantomimes based on?
Pantomimes are based on fairy stories and are light-hearted plays with music and comedy, enjoyed by family audiences.
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Which game do people usually play at Halloween?
During Halloween young people will often dress up in frightening costumes to play ‘trick or treat’.
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Which one of the following gardens is located in Northern Ireland?
Mount Stewart is located in Northern Ireland, Bodnant Garden in Wales and Sissinghurst and Hidcote in England.
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Robert Louis Stevenson, Graham Greene and Sir Kingsley Amis were British writers.
This statement is True.
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Where is there UK geographically located?
The UK is located in the north west of Europe.
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Which British city is famous for its celebration of Diwali?
There is a famous celebration of Diwali in Leicester.
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What is celebrated during Diwali?
Diwalli celebrates the victory of good over evil and the gaining of knowledge.
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Where is Snowdonia National Park located?
Snowdonia is a national park in North Wales.
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A popular way for people to stay in touch with friends, organise social events, and share photos, videos and opinions is through social networking websites such as:
Social networking websites such as Facebook and Twitter are a popular way for people to stay in touch with friends, organise social events, and share photos, videos and opinions.
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What is the minimum age requirement to buy alcohol in a pub or night club in the UK?
To buy alcohol in a pub or night club you must be 18 or over, but people under that age may be allowed in some pubs with an adult.
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Which famous poem tells the story of the knights at the court of King Arthur?
Poems which survive from the Middle Ages include Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales and a poem called Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, about one of the knights at the court of King Arthur.
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What do William Blake, John Keats and Lord Byron have in common?
Poetry was very popular in the 19th century, with poets such as William Blake, John Keats, Lord Byron, Percy Shelley, Alfred Lord Tennyson, and Robert and Elizabeth Browning.
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